[ETNews] KOCCA Hosts K-Nock Special Round to Support Investment in Content Companies

The Korea Creative Content Agency announced on the 23rd that it held the '2026 K-Knock (KNOCK) Special Round × Nextrise' at COEX in Seoul on the 19th. [Provided by Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA)]

The Korea Creative Content Agency announced on the 23rd that it held the '2026 K-Knock (KNOCK) Special Round × Nextrise' at COEX in Seoul on the 19th.
Fifteen technology-based content companies, including those in AI, games, IP, and immersive content, participated in this event, and about 90 people from investment firms and financial institutions attended to continue investment consultations and follow-up investment discussions.
This event was held in conjunction with 'Nextrise,' the largest startup exhibition in Asia, jointly hosted by four organizations including the Korea Development Bank and the Korea International Trade Association. Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) has operated the K-Knock Special Round with Nextrise for the fourth consecutive year.
Among the participating companies, 10 announced their core technologies, business models, and growth strategies, and proceeded to one-on-one consultations on site after building investment attraction capabilities through pre-mentoring. AI-basedCulture TechnologyThe company Emotionwave drew attention by announcing that it has signed an IPO underwriting agreement with Samsung Securities and is pursuing a KOSDAQ listing in 2027.
KOCCA plans to hold consecutive regular round briefing sessions in August and special rounds linked to content valuation in October. It also plans to expand global investor connections by operating the Singapore overseas investment attraction program 'U-KNOCK 2026.'
Original article : By Choi Da-hyun, ETNews